Pictorial History of Cizeta Automobili
This is the story of a bold dreamer who dared to challenge the titans of the supercar world—Ferrari and Lamborghini. Step into the audacious world of Claudio Zampolli, a maverick engineer and former Lamborghini mastermind, as he sets out to create not just a car, but an automotive icon. Fueled by relentless ambition, Zampolli sought to craft the ultimate expression of speed, luxury, and innovation: the Cizeta V16T—a car unlike anything the world had ever seen.
With its futuristic wedge-shaped design and revolutionary 16-cylinder transversely mounted engine, the Cizeta V16T wasn’t just outrageous—it was groundbreaking. And Zampolli didn’t embark on this ambitious journey alone. Joining him was none other than Academy Award-winning composer Giorgio Moroder, whose flair for drama extended from music to machinery. Together, the duo aimed to redefine what a supercar could be, founding the first new Italian sports car company in a quarter of a century.
But dreams that burn so brightly are often fraught with peril. Witness every twist and turn as Zampolli’s vision takes shape: from the painstaking design process to the meticulous construction of one of the most complex engines ever fitted to a road car. Discover rare photographs and detailed accounts of the eight breathtaking production cars Cizeta Automobili ultimately delivered, along with the story of the prototype and even a mysterious vehicle assembled later using authentic Cizeta parts.
Yet, this saga is as much about tragedy as triumph. Orders dwindled, rivals loomed, and whispers of sabotage echoed through the industry. Financial struggles and fierce competition from local legends like Ferrari and Lamborghini cast a long shadow over Zampolli’s fledgling brand. Conspiracy theories swirled, and as the pressures mounted, the dream unraveled.
Join us as we delve into this remarkable chapter of automotive history—a story of daring ambition, fleeting glory, and the enduring allure of a car that dared to defy the giants. The Cizeta V16T wasn’t just a supercar; it was an icon of what happens when passion collides with possibility.
PRE-ORDER SPECIAL: A dual DVD/Blu-Ray disc featuring videos of Cizeta including the recent documentary on the restoration of the Cizeta Moroder prototype and other content. This will be sent to you within 4-6 weeks of your prepaid order, the book will ship to you Summer of 2025.
This is the story of a bold dreamer who dared to challenge the titans of the supercar world—Ferrari and Lamborghini. Step into the audacious world of Claudio Zampolli, a maverick engineer and former Lamborghini mastermind, as he sets out to create not just a car, but an automotive icon. Fueled by relentless ambition, Zampolli sought to craft the ultimate expression of speed, luxury, and innovation: the Cizeta V16T—a car unlike anything the world had ever seen.
With its futuristic wedge-shaped design and revolutionary 16-cylinder transversely mounted engine, the Cizeta V16T wasn’t just outrageous—it was groundbreaking. And Zampolli didn’t embark on this ambitious journey alone. Joining him was none other than Academy Award-winning composer Giorgio Moroder, whose flair for drama extended from music to machinery. Together, the duo aimed to redefine what a supercar could be, founding the first new Italian sports car company in a quarter of a century.
But dreams that burn so brightly are often fraught with peril. Witness every twist and turn as Zampolli’s vision takes shape: from the painstaking design process to the meticulous construction of one of the most complex engines ever fitted to a road car. Discover rare photographs and detailed accounts of the eight breathtaking production cars Cizeta Automobili ultimately delivered, along with the story of the prototype and even a mysterious vehicle assembled later using authentic Cizeta parts.
Yet, this saga is as much about tragedy as triumph. Orders dwindled, rivals loomed, and whispers of sabotage echoed through the industry. Financial struggles and fierce competition from local legends like Ferrari and Lamborghini cast a long shadow over Zampolli’s fledgling brand. Conspiracy theories swirled, and as the pressures mounted, the dream unraveled.
Join us as we delve into this remarkable chapter of automotive history—a story of daring ambition, fleeting glory, and the enduring allure of a car that dared to defy the giants. The Cizeta V16T wasn’t just a supercar; it was an icon of what happens when passion collides with possibility.
PRE-ORDER SPECIAL: A dual DVD/Blu-Ray disc featuring videos of Cizeta including the recent documentary on the restoration of the Cizeta Moroder prototype and other content. This will be sent to you within 4-6 weeks of your prepaid order, the book will ship to you Summer of 2025.
This is the story of a bold dreamer who dared to challenge the titans of the supercar world—Ferrari and Lamborghini. Step into the audacious world of Claudio Zampolli, a maverick engineer and former Lamborghini mastermind, as he sets out to create not just a car, but an automotive icon. Fueled by relentless ambition, Zampolli sought to craft the ultimate expression of speed, luxury, and innovation: the Cizeta V16T—a car unlike anything the world had ever seen.
With its futuristic wedge-shaped design and revolutionary 16-cylinder transversely mounted engine, the Cizeta V16T wasn’t just outrageous—it was groundbreaking. And Zampolli didn’t embark on this ambitious journey alone. Joining him was none other than Academy Award-winning composer Giorgio Moroder, whose flair for drama extended from music to machinery. Together, the duo aimed to redefine what a supercar could be, founding the first new Italian sports car company in a quarter of a century.
But dreams that burn so brightly are often fraught with peril. Witness every twist and turn as Zampolli’s vision takes shape: from the painstaking design process to the meticulous construction of one of the most complex engines ever fitted to a road car. Discover rare photographs and detailed accounts of the eight breathtaking production cars Cizeta Automobili ultimately delivered, along with the story of the prototype and even a mysterious vehicle assembled later using authentic Cizeta parts.
Yet, this saga is as much about tragedy as triumph. Orders dwindled, rivals loomed, and whispers of sabotage echoed through the industry. Financial struggles and fierce competition from local legends like Ferrari and Lamborghini cast a long shadow over Zampolli’s fledgling brand. Conspiracy theories swirled, and as the pressures mounted, the dream unraveled.
Join us as we delve into this remarkable chapter of automotive history—a story of daring ambition, fleeting glory, and the enduring allure of a car that dared to defy the giants. The Cizeta V16T wasn’t just a supercar; it was an icon of what happens when passion collides with possibility.
PRE-ORDER SPECIAL: A dual DVD/Blu-Ray disc featuring videos of Cizeta including the recent documentary on the restoration of the Cizeta Moroder prototype and other content. This will be sent to you within 4-6 weeks of your prepaid order, the book will ship to you Summer of 2025.